The Aging Report

March is National Nutrition Month hosted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table”, which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and food markets, home food safety, the many ways we eat and more. March is also the month the Administration for Community Living (ACL) celebrates the anniversary of senior nutrition programs and the many accomplishments of the national and local programs. The 2024 theme is “Connection in Every Bite,” which highlights the relationship between food and social connection. 

Join AgeGuide in celebrating 50 years at our Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Thursday, April 25th at The Carlisle.

This event will feature Keynote Speakers, Charles Johnson, AgeGuide's first Executive Director & former IDoA Director and Lucia West-Jones, AgeGuide's previous Executive Director who will reflect on the past 50 years, where we came from and where we are headed.

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois will hold two public hearings to review the Public Information Document for FY2025-2027. The hearings will provide information on AgeGuide's proposed plans, budget, funding formula, and priorities for community-based services for older adults and family caregivers.

AgeGuide encourages funded partners, elected officials, aging network professionals, and members of the public to attend and provide feedback on the proposed service design.

The Older Americans Act (OAA) authorization will expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2024. AgeGuide, along with the other Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) across the country, will work with policymakers and stakeholders to update this vital Act, which supports millions of older adults and caregivers annually. The reauthorization needs to guarantee the Aging Network’s ability to create a wide range of programs and services to support older adults’ health, well-being, and ability to age well at home and in the community. We urge Congressional leaders to support the reauthorization to ensure older adults age with independence and dignity. 

As tax season looms on the horizon, older adults may face unique challenges when it comes to preparing their tax returns. Several factors can make this process seem overwhelming, from income source changes to evolving tax laws. Taxes are due on April 15, 2024; however, with strategic planning and careful consideration, older adults can confidently tackle tax season.

There are many free resources available for older adults and their caregivers to receive assistance in preparing and filing tax returns.



In this episode, we highlight one of the panels from AgeGuide’s 2^nd Annual Aging Summit. Together with thought leaders in the Aging field, participants delved into the question, “How can we make longevity equitable for all?” The closing Equity in Action panel featured Ian Hartman-O’Connell, Director of Policy Integration at AARP; Professor Brian Kaskie from the University of Iowa; Paula Basta, former Director of IDoA, and Marla Fronczak, AgeGuide CEO.

The panel had a candid conversation about how we can all impact equity in longevity.

During March, join AgeGuide in celebrating Women's History Month. This year's theme is centered on “Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion.” The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination from our lives and institutions. Read this article to learn more.

National Consumer Protection Week was earlier this month, but it is still a good time to learn about frauds and scams that are targeting you and your loved ones. Click the link below to see how you can be more engaged with programs that fight back against frauds and scams. Learn more here.

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